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Is it possible to have a sinus infection with a clear discharge?

Q: is it possible to have a sinus infection with a clear discharge?

: Yes. If your sinuses are truly blocked there may be no discharge of any sort. It would be unusual but it could happen. A CT scan through the sinuses or x-ray would confirm or exclude the issue when symptoms were present.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes. If your sinuses are truly blocked there may be no discharge of any sort. It would be unusual but it could happen. A CT scan through the sinuses or x-ray would confirm or exclude the issue when symptoms were present.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/29/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes, clear secretions are many times seen in sinus infections, with the majority being viral in nature.

Answered 2/6/2022

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have a sinus infection with a clear discharge?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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